Lessons From My 8 Years Old

​One of my dreams came true this morning - I ran to school with my 8.5-year-old son! We took it easy and chatted the entire 4 kilometers. During our run, we were not just father and son, but also running companions.

My ultimate dream is to become more than just a father figure to my kids. I believe that running might be the key to achieving that, much like how going fishing with my dad when I was young brought us closer together. There's something magical about running that allows you to open up and talk. While your body and subconscious mind focus on moving forward, your conscious mind has the opportunity to think, formulate ideas, create and communicate when you're with others. What else could it be occupied with?

Admittedly, I have a lot of work to do to make the full transition and make running a "safe space" for us without the usual family constraints and topics. 
However, today was a great start towards achieving that dream.

Cross Country Running Season is on!